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Forsyth joins Christmas Coalition: Community leaders announce holiday lighting revival, student-built displays, exciting new traditions!
The day officially launched a cornerstone community project that will bring dazzling new lights, student-designed displays, and a renewed sense of holiday pride to Main Street.

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A puzzle—and a much bigger picture [Part 2]
[This is part two in a two-part series in which the author compares lessons learned while doing a puzzle to a “bigger picture,” i.e.,...

Lauri Lemke Thompson
2 min read
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Memories from the Homestead: The Vinings—remembering ‘Fiddlin' Jake’ [Part 2]
It's not known how and when Gussie took up the fiddle, but it's very evident that he played at a number of parties and dances for several years.

John Fullerton
4 min read


Writer Cindy Thomas to address women at luncheon
Cindy writes a weekly devotional column for the Globe, plus feature stories and news articles.

Lauri Lemke Thompson
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Reflections: But Lord, who will get things done?
Thank you to my friends who happen to be named Martha—three or four of you—for perspective over the years about having that name. In...

Cynthia J. Thomas
3 min read


Missouri considering huge increase for nonresident trout fishing permit
Wes Pfeifer, the owner of Trout Hollow Resort on upper Lake Taneycomo, calls the 233% increase "ridiculous." He estimates that this increase will affect 50% of his clientele. "They might still come but will think twice about it."

Gary J. Groman
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Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: How I learned to catch trout
The best thing about S of O was Lake Taneycomo, full of trout and ducks. The School sat on a bluff right above it.

Larry Dablemont
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Friends helping friends this Sunday
Proceeds from the concert and the silent auction will go to vocalist Shelia Yeary, who is undergoing treatment for a rare form of brain cancer.

K.D. Michaels
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Area Entertainment: Ultimate Elvis sleeping space
There are many amenities that go along with the rental. The condo resort has an 18-hole golf course, swimming pools, tennis courts and even a game room.

Luanna Fullerton
2 min read


Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Thriving families
Discontent can be a tool that the enemy uses to destroy families by keeping them focused on themselves, what they lack, and how those closest to them are to blame.

Tiffany Gravett
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Been thinkin’ about…Barn poems
But this was April and I was nearing the end of the second grade. Kindergarten, first grade, second grade, the end of each school year was marked by a school program...

Joshua Heston
5 min read


Library Center of the Ozarks offers new services
Book-a-Librarian service is available by appointment only. If you are interested in learning more about technology, you may schedule an appointment on the Library’s website or by calling the Library.

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Stock Market Insights: Winning the tariff war - Can the world economy handle the consequences?
The Japan deal came on the heels of two other deals with Indonesia and the Philippines. The Indonesia deal alone increases the Indonesia tariff payments from last year's $1 billion to just over $7 billion.

Dr. Richard Baker
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CoxHealth earns placement on Fortune’s ‘Most Innovative Companies 2025’ list
In recent years, CoxHealth has introduced a variety of innovative initiatives to enhance patient care and employee retention...

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Missouri reels in nonresident anglers with steep trout permit hike?
In 2026, that cost will rise to $49.00 per person, a Daily Fishing Permit at $9.00, and a Nonresident Trout Permit at $40.00 for a whopping 133% price increase!

Gary J. Groman
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Citizens of Merriam Woods to hold community meeting
Citizens of Merriam Woods are invited to a community meeting to discuss several topics of importance to area residents. First on the...

K.D. Michaels
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Upcoming area blood drives August 5-7: Get free zoo admissions
Successful donors will receive a voucher for two free general admissions to the Dickerson Park Zoo, valued at $38.

Submitted to Branson Globe
2 min read


Local water skier wins division at state tournament
The divisional win made Appleby eligible for regional competition, hosted at Mystic Lake near Wichita, Kansas...

Cynthia J. Thomas
1 min read


Pizza Ranch helps Branson Veterans of America 913 fund William G. Groninger scholarships
With funds earned Friday, July 25, the last of four service nights, the scholarships are fully funded for 2026.

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Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Seed time and harvest
For all the promises of God in Him [Jesus] are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us. 2 Corinthians 1:20 When we don't...

Tiffany Gravett
2 min read
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